I have been making Muse trailers on TikTok and CapCut for a while now. Some are fun. Some are freaky. All of them give a piece of the puzzle that is MUSE, out NEXT WEEK!
Which on is your Favorite?
MUSE is a dark fantasy / cosmic horror novella about art, inspiration and exploitation. It follows the associates, three men of impeccable taste, style and appetites as they discover their newest prodigy, Terra Desmarias, a strange genius who doesn’t fit the path they’ve set for her, and countless artists before her. As artists crash and burn around them, the associates become more desperate for the unique art Terra creates and more hungry for what she can give them, but inspiration is a living thing, and it too is hungry.
Muse is available for presale at all major retailers, in both ebook and paperback form. On Release Day it will also be available to download from the Speculation Publications website.
So far the reviews for the book have been amazing. It’s averaging 3 to 5 stars on goodreads with every written review having something very complimentary to say. I know I’m not supposed to read the reviews, but I have been enjoying every one, even when the reviewer says the book isn’t for them. They all have been really kind.
Here are a few of my favorites:
“Holy hells. This book had me feeling all the feels. I could not put it down. I wanted this story to go on, but it is so perfectly told that I’m filled with a feeling of peace and satisfaction at its completion. Brilliant. Can’t wait to have a physical copy in my hands.”
“Having been familiar with LCW Allingham’s short fiction, I jumped at the chance to review Muse. I devoured this little novella in one sitting, and it was delicious. Coming from the perspective of being a “failed” artist myself, the concept of this book is as thought-provoking as it is sad. It managed to surprise me and hurt my feelings and I have a feeling I’ll be thinking about it for a while.”
“This is a powerful, quick palette cleanser that packs a punch. With very talented people come the wolves of the industry, those longing to be able to exploit the artists without much recognition. Love the way the main character handles the glitter. I really enjoy female heroines that show a lot of moxie”
“I have to start this review off by saying that Muse is one of the more original books that I have read in quite some time, but it is also one that might be a bit of an acquired taste.”
“A dark and frankly scary Debut novella that wasnt at all what i expected!”
“this might be the wrong takeaway from this but Mr Black was really hot (toxic SPOILER men are kinda my thing)”
“This short, captivating novella paints a picture almost as beautiful as those described in its pages and I’m excited to read more from this world.”
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Thanks for your support!
LC W. Allingham 
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